Description
Mexican cinnamon rice pudding delights with creamy comfort and sweet nostalgia. Warm spices and rich milk meld together, creating a simple dessert that invites you to savor each luxurious spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups white rice, cooked
- 2 cups milk
- ½ cup granulated sugar
Spices and Flavoring:
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Gather a medium saucepan and combine cooked rice, whole milk (473 milliliters), and granulated sugar, creating a creamy base for the dessert.
- Position the saucepan over medium heat, allowing the ingredients to slowly warm and intermingle while maintaining a gentle, consistent stirring motion.
- Continue cooking the mixture uncovered for approximately 15 to 18 minutes, stirring attentively to prevent scorching and ensure a smooth, gradually thickening consistency.
- Once the rice pudding reaches a rich, creamy texture with a slightly dense appearance, remove the saucepan from the heat source.
- Introduce pure vanilla extract and ground cinnamon, gently folding these aromatic ingredients throughout the pudding to distribute their warm, sweet flavors evenly.
- Carefully transfer the freshly prepared pudding into individual serving dishes, allowing the dessert to settle and develop its final texture.
- Serve the cinnamon rice pudding either warm for a comforting treat or chilled for a refreshing dessert experience, depending on personal preference and temperature desired.
Notes
- Creamy texture develops when you continuously stir the rice and milk mixture to prevent sticking and burning.
- Adjust sweetness by gradually adding sugar, tasting as you go to match your preference.
- Experiment with different milk types like whole, almond, or coconut for unique flavor variations.
- Cooling time matters: refrigerate for at least 2 hours for a firmer, more set pudding consistency.
- Garnish with extra cinnamon, chopped nuts, or fresh berries to elevate the dessert’s visual appeal and taste.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, allowing flavors to meld and intensify.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Breakfast
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg